Having attended the University of Tennessee (Go Vols) every now and again, I will run into someone from college. Most, former athletes still look amazing for their age. I always attested to the fact that we spent the majority of our 20's working out 15-20 hours a week. I try to get the point across to the students I teach at GA Tech that those are the formidable years for their bodies. Lately, research has shown that this is also true to those who are middle age as well.

We keep hearing how the life expectancy rate is dropping for younger populations because of the rise of chronic disease earlier, but the truth is that people are still living longer however, their quality of life is greatly diminished due to chronic disease and cancer. We are so advanced medically, that we can keep you alive longer even if you are sick. Research shows that you are less likely to have a diminished quality of life even if you begin a fitness regiment in your 40's, 50's or 60's! This is good news as it proves that you are never too late to begin a workout program that will positively affect your life and health for years to come. Click here to read more on The Benefits of Middle-Age Fitness